Accession Number:

ADA584583

Title:

Matter-Wave Optics of Diatomic Molecules

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Jul 2008-30 Jun 2011

Corporate Author:

ARIZONA UNIV TUCSON

Personal Author(s):

• Meystre, Pierre

Report Date:

2012-10-23

Pagination or Media Count:

12.0

Abstract:

The goal of this research was to carry out a theoretical study of the generation and control of quantum-degenerate molecular systems, including but not limited to dipolar molecules. Major directions includde a the controlled association of diatomic as well as more complex ultracold heteronuclear molecules, such as molecular trimers, into deeply bound states b the study of the coherent dynamics and quantum control of elementary chemical reactions such as for instance the displacement reaction A B2 - AB B the study of the ground state and dynamics of quantum degenerate dipolar gases, in particular dipolar condensates and d the detection, manipulation and quantum control of condensates using quantum detectors such as ultracold micro- and nano-scale cantilevers, and conversely the manipulation and control of nano-scale cantilevers by ultracold atomic and molecular systems.

Descriptors:

• *MOLECULES
• CANTILEVER BEAMS
• CHEMICAL REACTIONS
• DIPOLES
• MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
• QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
• QUANTUM OPTICS
• QUANTUM THEORY

Subject Categories:

• Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE